schedule-template.yaml

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name: PROJECT_ID
instances:
  - name: INSTANCE_ID
    databases:
      - name: DATABASE_ID
        schedule: 42 * * * * # Run hourly at a "random" minute 
                             # to follow best practices with cron and
                             # avoid scheduling all jobs at exactly
                             # the same time.
                             # Please change 42 to your favorite number!
        expire: 6h # the backup will expire after 6 hours
        time_zone: Australia/Sydney # optional. "utc" is the default value.